Robert Foster commits; Alabama ranked No. 1 in recruiting

By Aaron Suttles

Friday

Dec 21, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Robert Foster, Rivals100 wide receiver from Central Valley High School in Monaca, Pa., announced his decision Friday afternoon. Foster shocked those in attendance when he announced his intentions to sign with the University of Alabama in February.

The proof of the University of Alabama football program’s national draw was evident again Friday afternoon when Central Valley High School (Monaca, Pa.) wide receiver Robert Foster committed to the Crimson Tide’s 2013 class.

The 6-foot-3, 170-pounder chose Alabama over the home-state Pittsburgh Panthers.

“One thing that I liked about Alabama was that they made me feel comfortable,” Foster told Panther-Lair.com. “I’m not saying that Pitt didn’t make me feel comfortable, but I feel that they’re the better fit for me.

“I made up my mind this morning. I got on my knees and asked God to give me the answer. This morning he told me the best fit for me is Alabama. It was very close. It was stressful, and it was getting to me. Like I said, I got on my knees and asked God to give me an answer, give me the correct answer, give me the answer that would fit for me, and he told me Alabama. So that’s the school that I’ll be going to.”

He is the second wide receiver of the class, joining Raheem Falkins of New Orleans.

As usual, Nick Saban was a selling point.

“One thing Coach Saban told me was I’ll have to work, and that’s one thing I like to do. I like to work. He told me a lot, and he told me I’m going to have to work to be an athlete down there. That’s one thing I want to do. I want to achieve my goal for my family and myself.”

“It’s the rapport and the respect they have for him, and it’s not just for Robert Foster as a football player, but they really touched home with him about being a person,” Lyons told Panther-Lair.com. “They talk about him being a better man, a better student, and a better football player. I think those three things hit home. That’s what they keep preaching.”

Foster is a four-star prospect and Rivals.com’s No. 74 player nationally.

Reach Aaron Suttles at aaron.suttles@tuscaloosanews.com or at 205-722-0229.

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